- Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell pushes workstation graphics into new territory
- Professional workloads reveal Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU with its most consistent performance
- Dell Pro Max 16 Plus gaming results reveal the divide between the Pro Blackwell and the consumer 5090
The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus introduces Nvidia’s new RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU in a mobile workstation designed with professional capabilities rather than entertainment in mind.
This new model replaces the Precision 7680 series, which combines a modular hardware design with an advanced OLED display.
It is equipped with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU, 128 GB CAMM2 RAM, up to 2 TB PCIe 5.0 storage and a 16-inch 4K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen.
Test platform and configuration
According to Notebookcheck’s review, the RTX Pro 5000 operates at up to 175W TDP, although sustained output during benchmarks hovers closer to 125W.
The setup provides a strong foundation for creative and technical workloads, although thermal limits indicate that even advanced cooling struggles to maintain long-term Turbo Boost performance.
While synthetic and real-world tests confirm a 25 to 50% lead over the older RTX 5000 Ada, gaming benchmarks tell a different story.
The GPU performs particularly well in rendering, simulation and CAD tasks, where optimized drivers and high VRAM bandwidth come into play.
In Blender v3.3 Classroom (OptiX), it rendered in 11 seconds, about 25% faster than the previous RTX 5000 Ada.
Similarly, SPECviewperf 2020 scores reached 98.9 points, marking a 40 to 50% improvement over Ada-based predecessors.
These results place the workstation among the fastest mobile systems, demonstrating that the Blackwell design prioritizes continued reliability and professional consistency over raw frame rates.
For professional users, this translates into predictable output and stable acceleration in certified software environments.
But for gamers, the RTX Pro 5000, despite being built on the same architecture as the consumer-grade RTX 5090, lacks tuning and firmware optimizations that improve gaming performance.
IN Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur’s Gate 3and Final Fantasy XVThe RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell trails the RTX 5090 by around 25 to 30% and delivers performance that is close to the RTX 5080.
IN Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra settings, the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus averaged around 51 fps, while RTX 5090 laptops typically reach around 68 fps under the same conditions.
Laptops equipped with the RTX 5080 average 50-55 fps, which puts the Pro 5000’s performance effectively on par with the RTX 5080.
Power limitations in the chassis and lower sustained clock speeds further extend the distance.
The CPU can peak near 105°C during heavy multitasking, while the GPU stabilizes at its 125W limit.
Despite three fans and a vapor chamber layout, internal thermals limit full potential during extended workloads.
Power consumption reaches up to 280W, which leads to shorter battery life than previous Precision models.
This suggests that thicker systems, such as the upcoming 18-inch variant, could achieve better sustained performance with the same GPU.
The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus ultimately shows that Nvidia’s latest professional GPU generation isn’t built to impress gamers – the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell emphasizes precision, compute throughput and driver certification over gaming performance.
Professionals working in CAD, rendering or AI development will appreciate its efficiency and stability, while gamers will find better value in the consumer RTX 5090.
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